US: Sauer Brands to acquire Chicago Custom Foods

US-based condiments manufacturer Sauer Brands has announced the acquisition of Chicago Custom Foods from private investment firm Highlander Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Founded two decades ago, Chicago Custom Foods is a producer of branded seasonings whose portfolio includes Kernel Season and Tasty Shake.

Jeff Partridge, Chicago Custom Foods chairman and a Highlander managing director said: “Jason and his team have done an exemplary job. The speed of innovation and creativity in developing high quality new products has only been outdone by the immense growth the company has experienced”.

“CCF has done a tremendous job growing the Kernel Season’s brand, creating a culture of innovation and leveraging an impressive degree of merchandising savvy that we can learn from.” said Bill Lovette, executive chairman of Sauer Brands.